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Readers' Tips for Financial Revival, Part 4: Get a Job

By Bruce Watson

The idea that you can't reach financial security without a job is a no-brainer, but in this economy, there's nothing simple about finding work. So even though it's a bit outside the usual "boost your finances" motif, we're passing on some reader suggestions on this topic, too.

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Market Update: Stocks fall sharply as Greek deal is held up

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A Success Equal Parts Caffeine, Chemistry and Meditation

By Eamon Murphy

5-Hour Energy's mixture of caffeine, vitamins and amino acids fuels millions of hectic days and nights, and a multibillion-dollar company. But its founder, Manoj Bhargava, tells Forbes that his lifelong pursuit has been inner tranquility. A contradiction? He thinks not.

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Department Stores Reveal Top Selling Valentine's Gifts

By Barbara Thau

If you've been dilly-dallying on buying something for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day, don't worry: Now that retailers know what the best-selling items are for the lovers' holiday this year, we can pass that information on to you.

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The Man Behind Santorum: Who Is Foster S. Friess?

By Eamon Murphy

To run for president in this election cycle, it seems, you must have the backing of a super PAC, often heavily supported by a single super-wealthy benefactor. We've all learned lately about Newt Gingrich's billionaire sugar daddy Sheldon Adelson. Now it's time to meet Rick Santorum's No. 1 fan, Foster S. Friess.

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Newlyweds, Don't Let the IRS Spoil Your Honeymoon

By Dan Caplinger

Getting married should be one of the happiest events of your life. But even if everything goes perfectly on your special day, the IRS may spoil the party. That's because getting hitched means big changes on your taxes. Here's a quick rundown of what you need to know.

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Tax Time for Single Parents Can Be Doubly Aggravating

By Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool

At tax time, being a parent comes with certain perks: the Child Tax Credit, the Child and Dependent Care Credit, a bigger Earned Income Tax Credit, among others. But while single parents have many of the same breaks as married parents, there are some they miss out on.

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Walmart's New Health Food Push: Too Hard to Swallow?

By Alyce Lomax, The Motley Fool

Walmart, which has long been associated with cheap, high-calorie, low-nutrition foods, wants to get healthy: Its new "Great for You" initiative aims to show shoppers it can help them eat healthy on a budget. But can the retail tiger change its spots -- or it's rep?

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5 Signs You're Getting Robbed at the Hospital

By The Motley Fool

High hospital costs seem to be a fact of life that most Americans have reluctantly come to accept. What most people don't realize, however, is that not all of those charges are legit: Many medical bills contain fraudulent charges.

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What Are the Best Value Colleges? Rob Franek Tells All

By Eamon Murphy

College costs are rising, student loan debt is nearing $1 trillion, and money is still tight everywhere. So if you're a parents or a soon-to-matriculate student, you'll want to hear what the Princeton Review's Rob Franek has to say about the best value colleges of 2012.

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Would You Pay $1,499 for an Apple Television?

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

A Best Buy online survey is asking participants how they would feel about a 42-inch HDTV from Apple. The specs it describes are impressive. But at $1,499, Apple's plan to revolutionize the way we watch TV could be priced out of the market.

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Why to Be Glad America Isn't Making TVs Anymore

By Rich Smith, The Motley Fool

It's hard to complain too much about how Japan "stole" the high-tech electronics business from the U.S. More accurately, they took a low-margin business off our hands. And you know what we should be saying to that? Good riddance!

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Bonds Are a 'Safe' Investment: A Big Lie Gets Even Bigger

By Rich Smith, The Motley Fool

About a month ago, the Germany government sold $5 billion worth of Eurobonds that paid an average interest rate of -- get this -- negative 0.0122%. That's right: These bonds are guaranteed to lose value. So why did they sell? In a word, it's all about risk.

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Why Groupon Will Never Be Great Again

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

On the surface, it appears daily deals purveyor Groupon is more popular than ever. It ended 2011 with 33 million active customers in 47 countries, and it's growing fast. But look closer, and there are signs that "Groupon fatigue" is kicking in.

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5 Reasons Facebook May Be a Better Buy Than You Think

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

What if Facebook's IPO offering isn't actually outlandishly priced? What if $100 billion is actually a reasonable price? Let's go over a few of the reasons Facebook stock may be cheaper than worrywarts are leading you to believe.

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4 Money-Etiquette Questions Answered

By Kiplinger

When it comes to matters of money, tact is often in the eye of the beholder. Take some tips from etiquette experts on how to defuse these tricky financial situations.

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6 Strategies for Young Adults to Save More in 2012

By Kiplinger

Saving doesn't come easily for us young adults. Entry-level salaries don't give you a lot to work with, and we tend to spend what we make. But don't worry: We're not doomed to frivolity and financial ruin. Here's how you can start saving smart.

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DVDs Are Dying: Can Anything Rescue Hollywood?

By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool

DVDs -- and even their more modern Blu-ray siblings -- are gradually fading to black, as VHS and LaserDisc did before them. Movie studios have seen this coming for some time. Problem is, it's part of a bigger trend they may not be able to overcome.

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Ford Can't Take a Joke, but It's Not the End of the World

By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool

Chevy's Super Bowl ad poking fun at Ford's pickups has turned into an all-out brawl in Detroit. Has Ford just lost its sense of humor, or is there more at stake here than meets the eye? Actually, there's a lot more -- and some of it's great news.

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Verizon-Redbox Deal Adds to Online Video Choices

By The Associated Press

Verizon and Coinstar are joining forces in a new Internet streaming video venture built around Redbox's DVD-rental kiosks. Details are sketchy so far, but it will bundle streaming and DVDs, and it'll probably cost less than dominant player Netflix's service.

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Why Used Car Bargains Are Getting Harder to Find

By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool

Thinking about buying a used car? You might want to do it sooner rather than later. Prices are on track to rise an average of 1.8% in 2012, and used compact cars will go up even more -- nearly 3%. What's going on? And what does it mean for car shoppers?

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I Love (to Shop for) You: Valentine's Spending to Rise

By Barbara Thau

Chances are, you'll be more generous with your honey this Valentine's Day than last. Consumer spending on the holiday is expected to exceed last year's levels, according to the NRF and American Express.

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